Kupas Tuntas Seputar Penyakit Polio di Indonesia

Summary

This video emphasizes the importance of polio vaccination and its prevention. Dr. Hilda explains the recent resurgence of polio cases in Indonesia, highlighting how polio affects the nervous system, causing paralysis and potentially death. The video stresses the significance of vaccination for children, outlining the polio vaccination schedule, which includes both oral and injectable vaccines. It also discusses factors that increase the risk of polio, such as poor hygiene and lack of vaccination, and encourages parents to ensure their children are vaccinated to avoid the potentially fatal disease.

Takeaways

• 😀 Polio was last found in Indonesia in 2006 and 2018, but a new case was reported in 2022 in Pidie, raising concerns.
• 😀 Polio is a viral disease that can cause paralysis, breathing difficulties, and even death, especially in children under 5.
• 😀 Polio can also affect adults, though it's more common in young children who haven't been vaccinated.
• 😀 The virus spreads through contact with infected bodily fluids, contaminated food, and water.
• 😀 Symptoms of polio include fever, fatigue, headache, vomiting, muscle stiffness, and pain.
• 😀 There are two types of polio vaccines: oral (through the mouth) and injectable (via a shot). Both help the body create immunity against polio.
• 😀 Polio vaccination is the most effective way to prevent the disease. It is essential to follow the vaccination schedule.
• 😀 The recommended polio vaccination schedule includes: first dose at birth, second at 2 months, third at 3 months, and a booster at 18 months.
• 😀 Parents must ensure their children are vaccinated to protect them from polio and other preventable diseases.
• 😀 There is no cure for polio, but it can be controlled and prevented through vaccination.
• 😀 Awareness and action from parents and the community are crucial in maintaining polio-free status and ensuring children's health.

Q & A

What is the most recent polio case in Indonesia?

The most recent polio case in Indonesia was discovered in Pidie District on November 10, 2022.

When did Indonesia receive the polio-free certification from the World Health Organization (WHO)?

Indonesia received the polio-free certification from the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2014.

What causes polio?

Polio is caused by a virus that infects the nervous system, potentially leading to paralysis, difficulty breathing, or even death.

Which age group is most at risk for contracting polio?

Children under the age of 5, especially those who have not received the polio vaccine, are most at risk for contracting polio.

Can adults get polio?

Yes, although less common, polio can also affect adults, particularly those who have not been vaccinated.

How does the polio virus spread?

Polio spreads through direct contact with the feces or bodily fluids of an infected person, as well as through contaminated food and water.

What are the common early symptoms of polio?

Early symptoms of polio may include fever, fatigue, headache, nausea, vomiting, stiffness in the neck, and leg pain.

What are the different types of polio and their symptoms?

The three types of polio are: non-paralytic polio (which causes muscle weakness, fever, and pain), paralytic polio (which leads to paralysis and loss of reflexes), and post-polio syndrome (which can cause difficulty breathing, swallowing, and muscle weakness).

What are the main prevention methods for polio?

Polio can be prevented by vaccination. The two types of polio vaccines are oral polio vaccine (OPV) and injectable polio vaccine (IPV).

What is the vaccination schedule for polio in children?

The polio vaccine is given in four doses: the first dose at birth, the second dose at 2 months, the third dose at 3 months, and the fourth dose as a booster at 18 months.